California Institute of the Arts

Through artistic practice, we transform ourselves, each other, and the world.

  • Top 5 Fine Arts Schools

    U.S. News and World Report

  • #1 Student Fulbright producer

    Among four-year special-focus institutions

  • Top 25 Best art and design university in the world

    QS world university rankings

While the foundation of a CalArts education is rooted in rigorous artmaking, critical thinking, and faculty mentorship, there’s a little magic that happens in our multidisciplinary environment that sets us apart from our peers. 

The CalArts Way

Our inclusive community has a nearly indescribable energy, drawing from the vibrant interpersonal creative exchanges among students and faculty.

Dancers perform during Latin Fest in CalArts Main Gallery
  • Exhibition REDCAT

    Opening Reception: March 15 at 7 PM

    Borrowing its title from Arthur Russell’s 1986 album…

    Sat, Mar 15 / 12:00 PM - Sun, May 4 / 6:00 PM

    REDCAT

  • Performance REDCAT

    In [siccer], Will Rawls considers the ways in which Black bodies are relentlessly documented…

    Thu, Apr 10 / 8:30 PM - Sat, Apr 12 / 10:00 PM

    REDCAT

  • Performance School of Theater

    DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS is a Bram-new comedy you can really sink your teeth…

    Fri, Apr 11 / 8:00 PM - Sat, Apr 12 / 10:00 PM

    CalArts Campus

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